Sports LNP - Thisara Perera retires from international cricket
Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera today announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. The 32-year-old said he has tendered his…
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Sports LNP - Praveen’s 11 wickets on debut seals victory for Sri Lanka
Ramesh Mendis and Praveen Jayawickrama made light work of Bangladesh’s middle and lower-order as Sri Lanka won the second Test by 209 runs on the fifth morning…
Technology LNP - SLSI Chairman Nushad Perera resigns
Nushad Perera has resigned as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). Nushad Perera said it was not a sudden decision to resign from the…
Health LNP - Medical specialists warn of potential oxygen crisis
While saying that oxygen is considered the most important medical need for COVID-19 at present, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said stocks of…
Health LNP - Schools should not be opened right now; Medical experts
One of the leading Covid-19 researcher and head of Jayawardenapura University’s Immunology and Molecular Sciences Department, Prof. Neelika Malavige reiterated…
Business LNP - Govt. mulls pension scheme for private sector
The attention of the government has been drawn to introduce a pension scheme and a Social Security Fund for the private sector employees, Labour Minister Nimal…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka declare to set Bangladesh 437 target
Sri Lanka have set Bangladesh a target of 437 in the fourth innings, with five and a half sessions remaining in the second Test. The declaration came when…
Health LNP - Ayurveda Hospitals allowed to treat COVID-19 patients
State Minister Sisira Jayakody says that permission has been granted to utilize Ayurveda Hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. He stated that State Minister…
Crime LNP - Offices of Department of Registration of Persons closed to the public
The Commissioner General of the Department of Registration of Persons says it has decided not to open to the public the Head Office and all Provincial offices…
Technology LNP - Army Chief warns against organizing weddings, parties to homes
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that public gatherings such as parties and weddings which have been prohibited due to the current Covid-19…
Sports LNP - SLC postpones charity cricket match
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced that the ‘Charity Match’ scheduled to be played on the 04th May 2021 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, between…
Health LNP - 2,000 bed field hospital for Gampaha
A 2,000 bed field hospital will be built in Warallawatta in Gampaha to cope with present pandemic situation,Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. It is…
Crime LNP - Spread in COVID-19 virus in offices on the rise: Epidemiology Chief
While saying that the spread of COVID-19 in companies in the country is on the rise, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said today the risk of…
Technology LNP - Over 1,000 daily Covid-19 cases for third consecutive day
The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the country exceeded 1,000 mark for the third consecutive day today. Accordingly, a total of 1,077 Covid-19…
Health LNP - SL’s GDP projected to rebound amid vaccination: ADB
Forecasts economy to grow 4.1% in 2021 and to moderate to 3.6% in 2022 The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship annual economic publication, the Asian…
Security LNP - Dambulla, Galewela, Naula, Pannala isolated with immediate effect
Dambulla, Galewela and Naula police areas in Matale district and Pannala Police area in Kurunegala district have been isolated with immediate effect, Army…
Weather LNP - Tourists ask for casinos, Ayurveda, shopping, and steam train travels
As Sri Lanka is exploring multiple options to pull the tourism sector towards normalcy at the earliest, special requests have been received from key source…
Sports LNP - Dimuth Karunaratne hits ton to put Sri Lanka on top
Dimuth Karunaratne continued his good vein of form with the bat as the Sri Lankan captain picked up his 12th Test hundred in the second and final Test against…
Sports LNP - Mathilda Karlsson becomes first Sri Lankan to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
“Road to Olympics! Congratulations to the first Sri Lankan to qualify for the games! Hopefully the first of many,” the minister said in a twitter message…
Business LNP - Local company sealed off after tests confirm presence of Aflatoxin in coconut oil
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken measures to seal off a local coconut oil manufacturing company after it was confirmed its products contain the…
Technology LNP - Easter attacks: Probes uncover details of an experimental blast in 2018
A suspect who is currently in remand custody over the Easter Sunday terror attacks has admitted to having knowledge of an experimental bomb blast in 2018 which…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka's Nuwan Zoysa Banned For Six Years For Trying To Fix Matches
Former Sri Lanka seamer and coach Nuwan Zoysa was on Wednesday banned from all cricket for six years after being found guilty of trying to fix matches and…
Sports LNP - SLC inquiry finds national cricketer guilty of unprofessional behaviour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) censured a national cricketer for his recent behaviour at an event at a hotel in the South of the island, with a three-member inquiry…
Health LNP - SL-China agree to enhance defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and China agreed to enhance defence cooperation, particularly in terms of high level exchanges and training, informed sources said. The enhancement…